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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: And this should be an exciting time for New Jersey. The state is set to host eight matches for the World Cup, eight including the marquee event, the final. So why are so many residents upset? It turns out quite a few think New Jer... See more

With only days to go before the World Cup, some people in New Jersey are fuming about how much the tournament is going to cost the state — and making their feelings known. Copyright 2026 NPR With only days to go before the World Cup, some people in New Je... See more

Something unusual is happening with only a few days remaining before the U.S. men's national team opens its World Cup campaign against Paraguay: Tickets for the match are not sold out. Although numbers fluctuate regularly, FIFA's ticketing website still s... See more

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has had an answer when asked about the sky-high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup: They are simply adapting to the North American market. That's the justification FIFA has used to sharply increase ticket prices for ... See more

General view of Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Missouri, which will be hosting some of the World Cup matches this summer. Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America With only six weeks t... See more